birth rites

About birth rites

the ritual act of storytelling. synmiarosine.substack.com (https://synmiarosine.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

synmia rosine

Category

society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

16 Dec 2024

Latest episode

30 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Jun 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 11

   Kacie Carter shares her birth story with Synmia Rosine, discussing her postpartum period and what she learned about boundaries and preferences for future births in this interview.

2. 

   29 May 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 10

   Synmia Rosine shares her personal birth story and discusses the importance of maternal mental health, highlighting the healing power of storytelling and connection in this interview episode.

3. 

   27 Apr 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 9

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. This episode we have one of my oldest friends and fellow high school alumni, Blair Paysinger. Blair was born and raised in Los Angeles, and studied in San Francisco where she received a B.F.A. in advertising with a focus in art direction at the Academy of Art University. She is now a wife and mother of two, based in LA. With a background in design, she has always been an advocate for creatives and is now an Entrepreneur. A fierce passion for supporting black people is what fuels Post 21, a design forward marketplace that exclusively sources from small Black-Owned Businesses. Now, let’s get cozy and listen in as Blair shares her story. Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

4. 

   13 Apr 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 8

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. In this week’s episode, we have my dear friend Jane Helpern. Jane is a Los Angeles-based creative director, parent of three, and birth & postpartum doula who bridges the worlds of storytelling and maternal health. She currently leads creative projects at Moxie Birth, and has worked with brands like Ritual, LOOM, and Big Little Feelings. Known for untangling taboos around motherhood and reproductive health, Jane's writing has been featured in Teen Vogue, i-D, and Into The Gloss. When she’s not crafting campaigns or supporting families, you’ll probably find her breastfeeding by a creek or dispensing snacks from the front seat of the truck where she nearly birthed her third baby. Now, let’s get cozy and listen in as Jane shares her story. Connect with Jane and her story @janeohelp Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

5. 

   29 Mar 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 7

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. This episode we have Maureen Nicol. Maureen Nicol is a creative director, digital storyteller, model, community maker, and educator, with a doctorate in curriculum and teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is committed to the transformative work of balancing cultural programming initiatives and engagement strategies in unique locales. While seeking community through a restorative wilderness experience, Maureen observed that few of these spaces are accessible to women of color. She went on to be the founder of Mamas Who Dream, an organization uniquely focused on designing and spearheading wilderness retreats for mothers of color through an economically sustainable and financially equitable model. Maureen’s through line is creating spaces and places with a focus on caregivers and children of color and Black parenting. Her latest initiative, Our House Baltimore, seeks to transform the notion of a children’s recreational space into a multigenerational play area with offerings for adults and children alike. Connect with Maureen : IG @williethewayfarer @mamaswhodream @ourhousebaltimore Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

6. 

   16 Mar 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 6

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative storytelling series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is, holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. In this weeks episode, we have Juliana. Juliana grew up in a small town in southern Brazil, grounded in community and tradition. At 25, she journeyed to America, where she met her husband, Markus. Together, they embraced vibrant city life across Miami, London, and New York. The birth of their daughter, Antonia, inspired a shift—they sought a slower pace and deeper family connection. This led them to Idyllwild in the San Jacinto Mountains, where they’ve found a nurturing, nature-rich sanctuary to raise their daughter and reconnect with life’s simpler rhythms. Now lets get cozy and listen in as Juliana tells her story. Connect with her further here: Instagram: @ju_sanfelici @bosqueelsereno Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

7. 

   1 Mar 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 5

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative storytelling series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is, holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. This episode is a special crossover episode with Elise Peterson of Cool Moms. Cool Moms is a talk series and community platform amplifying mothers who prioritize their passions. She is an artist, writer, and illustrator in the Los Angeles area. Elise is also the mother of a beloved son, Sargent, whose birth story she shares with us today. Now lets get cozy and listen in as Elise shares her story. Cool Moms Podcast (https://www.coolmomsworld.com/) episodes record monthly with a Live audience at the Line Hotel Los Angeles. Connect more with Elise: Instagram: @heycoolmoms @elisepeterson Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

8. 

   15 Feb 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep.4

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. This episode we have Danielle. Danielle is a mother, postpartum doula, holistic childhood education guide, and writer. With a multicultural Afro-Indigenous ancestry, she is deeply inspired by the ways Culture roots and restores the self, psyche, and community. Her work integrates the proverbial village into our contemporary world and nurtures the intuitive continuum that follows birth and flows into childhood and beyond. In 2020, she gave birth to her first child, Omni, at home in the mountains of Los Angeles. She is the founder of Sunbirth (https://www.sunbirth.com/) and Sun Roots Playcircle (https://www.sunrootsplaycircle.com/). Now, let's get cozy and listen in as Danielle shares her story. Connect with Danielle further here: Substack: Danielle (https://substack.com/profile/108807270-danielle) Instagram: @sunbirth Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

9. 

   25 Jan 2025

   birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep.3

   This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. In this episode we have Kyuri. Kyuri is a California-based yoga therapist, business owner, and first-time mother. After overcoming addiction and trauma, she rebuilt her life through healing and self-love. She now helps others reconnect with their bodies through yoga therapy. Kyuri believes that everyone has the power to change their lives if they confront their pain, embrace a growth mindset, and bet on themselves daily, all of which are rooted in self-love. She lives a peaceful life in the mountains with her partner and beloved daughter, Emilia. Now, let's get cozy and listen in as Kyuri shares her story. Connect with Kyuri further here: Instagram: @kyurious.anahata Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

10. 

    19 Jan 2025

    birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. bonus Ep. 2

    This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. “I love my city. There is no place on earth like this city.” In this episode, our host Synmia, born and raised in LA, shares her thoughts and love for her city. She shares resources and ways we can support those affected in the aftermath of the historic Los Angeles wildfires. Connect with Synmia further on her Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/synmiarosine (https://open.substack.com/pub/synmiarosine) Resource: @babylist @birthfund @cybex_usa @synmiarosine Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

11. 

    4 Jan 2025

    birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 2

    This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. This episode we have Ahjanae James. Ahjanae is a mother, wife and creative who embraces holistic living and intentionality in her family life.  Born in Virginia and raised there, as well as Brooklyn, she found her passion for art and photography capturing the essence of her loved ones. Becoming a mother at 21 years old transformed her, shaping the woman she is today. Ahajane views motherhood as a profound part of her identity, inspiring endless creativity and connection. Now, let's get cozy and listen in as Ahjanae shares her story. Connect with Ahjanae further here: Instagram: @zion1991 Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

12. 

    28 Dec 2024

    birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. bonus Ep. 1

    This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. “Being human is experiencing loss and learning how to persevere through it.” In this episode, our host Synmia shares her personal journey with grief and navigating through pregnancy loss. TW: Death, Pregnancy Loss Connect with Synmia further on her Substack: https://substack.com/@synmiarosine Resource: Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/ Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

13. 

    16 Dec 2024

    birth rites with Synmia Rosine | Season 1. Ep. 1

    This is Birth Rites with your host, Synmia Rosine. Birth Rites is a transformative series that explores stories of birth and creation as a sacred rite of passage. Listen, here we believe whether you’re birthing a human, a project, or an idea, birth as it is holds the key to healing our individual lives, our culture, and humanity as a whole. In this episode, we have Romany Williams sharing her story. Romany is an editor, writer, and stylist based on Vancouver Island, Canada. She shares her home with her husband Tobin, four-year-old son Sly, and dog Lenny. Formerly the Sr. Fashion Editor at SSENSE, she works freelance and as a contributing editor at L.A. Times Image. Romany enjoys spending her spare time with family, gardening, sewing, and being active outside. Get cozy and listen in as Romany shares her story. Connect with Romany further here: Instagram: @romanywilliams Get full access to Synmia Rosine's substack at synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe (https://synmiarosine.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

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Quality

4

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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